{"id":4664,"date":"2026-09-21T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pridemagazines.co.uk\/lincolnshire\/?p=4664"},"modified":"2026-09-21T08:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:54:25","slug":"horkstow-bridge-lincolnshire-restoration-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pridemagazines.co.uk\/lincolnshire\/heart-of-the-county\/horkstow-bridge-lincolnshire-restoration-appeal\/09-2026","title":{"rendered":"Horkstow Bridge: Race to Save Lincolnshire&#8217;s Landmark\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The 190-year-old Grade II* listed Horkstow Bridge is in need of urgent repair. Here&#8217;s the story behind the bridge and the bid to save it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Horkstow Bridge, a Grade II* listed early Victorian suspension bridge spanning the River Ancholme near Barton-upon-Humber, is in need of urgent repair. Built almost 190 years ago, the bridge remains one of North Lincolnshire&#8217;s most recognisable and photographed pieces of engineering heritage \u2014 but time and weather have taken their toll on its historic structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bid to Save It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>North Lincolnshire Council and the Environment Agency are now in a race against time to save the bridge from ruin. The Environment Agency has made a bid for Heritage Lottery funding to help cover the multi-million pound cost of repairing the early Victorian structure, which remains a designated heritage asset for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond its engineering pedigree, Horkstow Bridge has become a familiar sight for walkers, cyclists and photographers following the Ancholme Valley, and its distinctive stone towers and suspension cables make it one of the most photographed structures in North Lincolnshire. Losing it would mean losing a genuine piece of the county&#8217;s Victorian engineering history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens Next<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcome of the Heritage Lottery funding bid will determine how quickly repair work can begin. In the meantime, the bridge remains a powerful reminder of how much quiet engineering history sits along Lincolnshire&#8217;s rivers, often overlooked until it&#8217;s at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong> <strong>(FAQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How old is Horkstow Bridge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Horkstow Bridge is approximately 190 years old, dating from the early Victorian period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why does Horkstow Bridge need repair?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bridge&#8217;s structure has deteriorated with age, and North Lincolnshire Council and the Environment Agency are seeking Heritage Lottery funding to cover the multi-million pound cost of repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where is Horkstow Bridge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bridge crosses the River Ancholme near Horkstow in North Lincolnshire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 190-year-old Grade II* listed Horkstow Bridge is in need of urgent repair. 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